Sheriff Bill Brown is clearly the most qualified candidate! Brown has earned my vote because he has the experience, integrity, and proven track record of doing a stellar job for Santa Barbara County.Â
He is a brilliant leader who has successfully led us through challenging times. He has implemented new and innovative programs to reduce crime, make our streets safer, and also provide rehabilitation/reentry for inmates. Take, for example, his approach to those in suffering from mental illnesses. The appropriate diversion to community-based alternatives and partnering with the Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness to respond to mental health crisis-related calls is compassionate and in line with current enlightened approaches advocated by mental health/medical professionals.Â
His goal of creating a program to address opioid/fentanyl deaths is another example of how Sheriff Brown sees a problem and seeks a solution for the betterment of our community. Sheriff Brown is astutely proactive, and I would like to see his outstanding work continue to make our county a better, safer place to live.Â
Thank you, Sheriff Brown, for all you’ve done!Â
Rita Weinstock
Lompoc
This article appears in Jun 2-9, 2022.